"
I arose, as she concluded the last sentence, saying as I did so,
"I will be sure to call, madam; and render any service in my power.
You may regard me as a friend."
"Already you have extorted my confidence," she answered, faintly
smiling.
I bowed low, and was retiring when she said--
"A moment, Doctor!"
I turned toward her again.
"Doctor, it may be well for you to see my daughter."
"Is she indisposed?" I asked.
"Not exactly that. But the excitement and alarm of the last two or
three days have been, I fear, rather too much for her nerves. I say
alarm, for the poor girl was really frightened at Mrs. Allen's wild
conduct--and no wonder. Death following in so sad a way, shocked her
painfully. She did not sleep well last night; and this morning she
looks pale and drooping. In all probability, quiet of mind and body
will soon adjust the balance of health; still, it may be safest for
you to see her."
"A mere temporary disturbance, no doubt, which, as you suggest,
quiet of mind and body will, in all probability, overcome. Yet it
will do no harm for me to see her; and may save trouble.
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